| Gnome glider | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Released | 12 December 2002 (Update) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Members | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Quest | The Grand Tree | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||
| Options | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Examine | Fly Gnome Air. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Object ID | 187,5825 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Link | MOID | ||||||||||||||||||
Gnome gliders are a method of transportation available after completing The Grand Tree quest. They can fly to many locations and can be used in combination with teleport spells, spirit trees, and the fairy ring network to quickly travel across Gielinor.
The fastest way to access the glider network is by either taking the royal seed pod and climbing up to the top floor with the right-click option (requiring Monkey Madness II, takes approximately 10 seconds), or using a ring of dueling to teleport to Emir's Arena and running south-west (takes approximately 13 seconds).
The military gliders can be found deactivated in the Underground Military Glider Hangar, and are activated during Monkey Madness I. Some crashed military gliders can be found on Crash Island.
Transportation
| Symbol | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Ta Quir Priw | The Grand Tree (Top Level) |
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Sindarpos | The peak of White Wolf Mountain |
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Lemanto Andra (one-way only) | West of the Digsite |
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Kar-Hewo | |
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Lemantolly Undri | |
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Ookookolly Undri | North-west Ape Atoll |
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Gandius | South of the Karamjan Ship Yard |
Gnome gliders are located at:
- Ta Quir Priw – The Grand Tree, piloted by Captain Errdo
- The top level provides normal service.
- On the 1st floor[UK]2nd floor[US] there is a special service during the Monkey Madness I quest.
- Gandius – South of the Shipyard on Karamja, piloted by Captain Klemfoodle
- Kar-Hewo – Al Kharid, piloted by Captain Dalbur
- Sindarpos – The peak of White Wolf Mountain, piloted by Captain Bleemadge
- Lemanto Andra – Just west of the Digsite near Varrock, piloted by Captain Errdo
- This trip is one-way; the glider will crash and you cannot fly back from here. Also, you cannot use the closest gate unless you have 153 kudos at the Varrock Museum.
- Lemantolly Undri – Western Feldip Hills, piloted by Gnormadium Avlafrim
- Close to Fairy Ring AKS
- One Small Favour must be partially completed to access this glider.
- Ookookolly Undri – North-west on Ape Atoll, piloted by Captain Shoracks
- Monkey Madness II must be completed to access this glider.
Efficient travel
Like various other teleportation methods, the gnome gliders can be used for efficient travel, especially when doing tasks such as farming runs. The following table compares methods of reaching a glider:
| Method | Captain | Time | Teleports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleport to Grand Tree, right-click top-floor option |  Captain Errdo
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9.6s |  Royal seed pod
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| Teleport to Grand Tree, climb up three floors | Captain Errdo
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12s | Royal seed pod
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| Teleport to Emir's Arena, run south-west |  Captain Dalbur
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13s |  Ring of dueling
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| Teleport to Al Kharid Palace, run north-west | Captain Dalbur
|
17s[a] |  Amulet of glory
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| Teleport to Lumbridge, run east through toll gate | Captain Dalbur
|
20s[a] |  Lumbridge Teleport
|
| Teleport to Feldip Hills, run north around the pond |  Gnormadium Avlafrim
|
23s[a] |  Feldip hills teleport scroll
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| Teleport to the Legends' Guild, take the Fairy
Ring[b] to Feldip Hills, run north[c] |
Gnormadium Avlafrim
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23s[a] |  Quest point cape
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| Teleport to Temple of Marimbo, run west |  Captain Shoracks
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33s | Standard  Ape Atoll Teleport
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| Teleport to Grand Exchange, take the spirit tree
to the Gnome Stronghold, climb up three floors |
Captain Errdo
|
42s |  Varrock Teleport
|
| Teleport to Ape Atoll Dungeon, run north-west | Captain Shoracks
|
46s | Arceuus  Ape Atoll Teleport
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- ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 This route may take a second or two longer if gates or doors need to be opened or if the captain has wandered.
- ^ A dramen staff or lunar staff is required, unless the Lumbridge & Draynor elite diary is completed.
- ^ Teleporting to the fairy ring in a player-owned house may be faster, based on the location of the superior garden and how fast the house loads.
Changes
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 7 July 2021 (Update) |
The Ape Atoll glider button now shows a 2D monkey head, rather than a 3D one, along with the other buttons. |
| 7 July 2021 (Update | poll) |
A right-click option has been added to all glider pilots to quickly players to their last destination. |
| 12 April 2018 (Update | poll) |
Gnormadium Avlafrim now has a "Glider" right-click option like other glider pilots. |
| 23 March 2017 (Update) |
Gnome pilots now able to fly to any destination without needing you to go via the Grand Tree. |
Trivia
- The names of the destinations, except for Ape Atoll, can be translated using the Translation book acquired during the Grand Tree quest.
- Ta Quir Priw translates to "The Guardian Tree".
- Gandius means "Jungle".
- Kar-Hewo translates to "No Grass".
- Sindarpos translates to "Big Rocks".
- Lemanto Andra translates to "Man City".
- Lemantolly Undri translates to "Stupid Man Lands".
- Ookookolly Undri translates to "Stupid Monkey Lands".
- Captain Klemfoodle's examine text, "Up up and away!", is a reference to Trans World Airlines's ad jingle from the 1960s.
- Gnome glider examine text mentions Gnome Air, Gielinor's only airline.